Dangerous Places

“The South Korean military plans to buy more Apache heavy-attack helicopters to lead the deployment across enemy lines should conflict erupt on the Korean Peninsula, according to defense officials.” Source: South Korea may buy more Apache helicopters to lead the fight across DMZ

“Turkish forces and Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels captured the centre of Afrin in northwest Syria after Kurdish fighters who were in control evacuated the city in order to fight another day.” Source: Turkish forces and Free Syrian Army capture Afrin city | Syria News | Al Jazeera

“The Defense Department on Saturday released the names of seven airmen who were killed this week when their HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in western Iraq.” Source: DoD identifies 7 airmen killed in helicopter crash in western Iraq

“A group of unknown armed militants kidnapped Libya’s military prosecutor, Masoud Erhouma, on Thursday, the head of the Interrogations Office under the Libyan attorney general said.” Source: Armed militants kidnap Libya’s military prosecutor – Al Arabiya English

“Lebanon plans to increase its military presence along its southern border with Israel, Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Thursday at a meeting in Rome, where he is seeking financial support for the armed forces.” Source: Lebanon plans to boost army presence on Israel border

“Braga’s forces repelled the surprise assault from the pro-Bashar al-Assad fighters and the Russian private military contractors. The Feb. 7 clash was the first time in 50 years that Americans and Russians have engaged in direct combat.” Source: U.S. troops who repelled Russian mercenaries prepare for more attacks – NBC

“Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are calling for mass street protests on Saturday against the May 20 presidential elections which they say are fraudulent, a spokesman said on Wednesday.” Source: Venezuela’s opposition calls for street demos Saturday | AFP.com

“At least two soldiers were killed Wednesday in renewed violence between herders and farmers in central Nigeria’s Plateau state days after similar violence killed 25 in unrest linked to land, water and grazing rights.” Source: Two soldiers killed in Nigeria communal violence: army | News24